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Veronica Perry initially had a bit of difficulty climbing onto the bicycle that had been designed just for her. But as technicians at a bike clinic for people with disabilities put finishing touches on her three-wheeler, Veronica stayed put, eager for her first spin. The 21-year-old city resident with Down syndrome was among 10 recipients Saturday of bikes made for them by V-LINC, a Baltimore-based nonprofit that builds products for adults and children with special needs. Saturday's event marked the fourth bike clinic for V-LINC, which builds bicycles from scratch. Each is custom-fitted, with occupational and physical therapists assisting with specifications. V-LINC was founded 15...

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Veronica Perry initially had a bit of difficulty climbing onto the bicycle that had been designed just for her. But as technicians at a bike clinic for people with disabilities put finishing touches on her three-wheeler, Veronica stayed put, eager for her...

When Howard County Police Chief Gary Gardner took over the department last summer, he identified enhancements in community policing as a focus.
Since then Gardner has announced a series of initiatives aimed at integrating community into the...

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Running
Applications are now being accepted for the Howard County Striders' David Tripp Scholar/Athlete awards. Only graduating seniors from a high school in Howard County are...

Jacob Yelnosky's figure skating career did not get off to a fast start.
Yelnosky, 22, who is diagnosed with Autism, laced up his skates for the first time as a 9-year-old at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel. He planned to take part in a Special Olympics...

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Lacrosse
The Howard High School boys lacrosse program will be hosting a free clinic on Feb. 24 from 4-5:15 p.m. at its stadium field. All players in grades 6-8 are welcome to attend....

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Special Olympics
Special Olympics of Howard County will hold its annual Inspiration Walk on Saturday, April 18 at Centennial Park. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The walk will...

Friday's Cool School Challenge in which students from Seton Keough High School will again take part, marks the final stages for the winter water series of fundraisers to benefit Maryland Special Olympics.
Earlier in the week, several teams from the...

Annie Larkins and her friends at Lime Kiln Middle School love to volunteer.
Whether it's with the Special Olympics or local church organizations, the girls have devoted a portion of their time to volunteering, and now they're hoping to make their...

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Special Olympics
Special Olympics of Howard County will hold its annual Inspiration Walk on Saturday, April 18 at Centennial Park. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Honorary...

Every year about this time, Montgomery County firefighter Donny Boyd looks forward to heading to Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis and dipping — no, make that plunging — into the frigid Chesapeake Bay.
"It's invigorating," Boyd said Friday at...

Howard County will be well represented this weekend when a mob of bathing-suit clad Marylanders descend into the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay for the Maryland State Police's Polar Bear Plunge.
The annual event, in its 19th year, is held at Sandy...

Leaping into a near-frozen Chesapeake Bay in the middle of January might not seem like everyone's idea of a good time. But Logan Tratnyek can't wait.
Come Saturday, the 31-year-old Annapolis resident will be one of thousands taking part in the 19th...

Olympics
Marylander McFadden named USOC Female Athlete of the Month
The United States Olympic Committee named Paralympic track and field athlete Tatyana McFadden, who grew up in Clarksville and attended Atholton, Female Athlete of the Month for...

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman has formally named Gary L. Gardner as the county's chief of police. Gardner has been acting chief since July when he was named by then-County Executive Ken Ulman upon the retirement of longtime chief William...

Email rec sports copy to howardcountysports@patuxent.com by 9 a.m. on Monday.RunningFifty-six runners came out to Burleigh Manor Middle School to run the Howard County Striders weekly race on Nov. 16. This was the awards race, in...

Joe Voskuhl, who has not served on the Harford County Board of Education before – and has pledged to serve only one term if elected – is challenging Alysson Krchnavy, the longest-serving member of the sitting school board, for the Bel Air District C board...

Lawrence Smith will continue to coach Dunbar's football team for the duration of his appeal of a one-year suspension over an alleged hazing incident in the school's locker room last fall.
On Oct. 20, a 10-day restraining order was granted allowing...

The 12th Annual Celebration of Sports banquet, held at Turf Valley on Oct. 21, was one for the books. Every speech, from the opening comments by John Byrd, Director of Recreation and Parks, to County Executive Ken Ulman, to keynote speaker Al...

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Special Olympics
Special Olympics Howard County has an urgent need for a 3v3 Basketball Player Development Coordinator. Without a coordinator in place, 3v3 basketball would have to...

Anne Beck has been a passionate swimmer since age 3. She's so comfortable in a pool her father calls her a "water rat." She swims in two qualifying meets and the Maryland state tournament every year.
But there's room for improvement even for...